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THE HEARTBEAT

Warrior's Refuge™

A 5-day faith-based retreat — where the journey begins.

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FOR HEROES

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Healing, resilience & leadership programs.

Scholar Warriors Program™

Scholarships for combat veterans & first responders.

FOR CITIES & AGENCIES

R3 Program™

Respond · Restore · Resolve — peer-led resilience for police, fire & EMS.

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Partner Network

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In crisis right now? Call or text 988 — someone is there 24/7.

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DOCUSERIES

The Journey Unbound™

Hosted by former Navy SEAL Josh Jakub.

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PODCAST

Post-Op Reflections™

Honest reflections on the unseen wounds of service.

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OUR MISSION — FAITH, SCIENCE & MORAL HEALTH

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OUR IMPACT

3,400+ heroes served.

93% report greater resilience · 132+ Peer Support Circles™.

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WHO WE ARE

Our Mission

Faith · Compassion · Resilience · Service.

Statement of Faith

Christ-centered care, open to all.

THE RESEARCH ENGINE

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Partner Network

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Alumni Wellness Portal

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The cities & agencies serving with R3.

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Warrior's Refuge™

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About the ProjectWhat it is and how it works.Partner NetworkFind one of 80 vetted care partners.Alumni Wellness PortalContinue your care after Warrior's Refuge™.

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DOCUSERIES

The Journey Unbound™Season 1

PODCAST

Post-Op Reflections™New episodes

NewsroomLatest from the AWA

WHO WE ARE

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